Spent a beautiful morning along the Marceline Sub at the Des Moines River Bridge. I know its the Transcon, but we had a blast enjoying the nice October day. Surprisingly, the BNSF ran a few odd ba... (more)

The South St. Paul, MN, to Des Moines, IA, freight train is down to about 20 minutes to work as they pull into Mason City off the Fairmont Sub. Surprisingly, this train doesn't take the Spineline ... (more)

We were able to shoot both CPKC Midwest Mexico Express (MMX) trains around Ottumwa. The 2 181 trains this weekend arrived 6 hour difference between days. The180 seemed to arrive right around the 7... (more)

The newer CPKC Midwest Mexico Express (MMX) trains started around 10 months ago. The 2 days we shot both trains, the 181 train was a 6 hour difference in arrival times at Ottumwa between days, but... (more)

The new CPKC Midwest Mexico Express (MMX) trains that started mid-2023. We were able to shoot both MMX trains around Ottumwa. 181 was a 6 hour difference between days, but 180 seemed to arrive rig... (more)

UP 4014 over the Des Moines River in Boone Iowa on the 2024 Midwest Tour

An empty BNSF coal train rolls west across the Des Moines River outside of Ottumwa, Iowa as it heads back towards the North Antelope Mine in Wyoming's Power River Basin for another load. This trai... (more)

From May 2-11, I had the immense privilege to witness CP 2816, the "Empress" 4-6-4 Hudson steam locomotive, make its trek south on the Final Spike Steam Tour celebrating the Canadian Pac... (more)

From May 2-11, I had the immense privilege to witness CP 2816, the "Empress" 4-6-4 Hudson steam locomotive, make its trek south on the Final Spike Steam Tour celebrating the Canadian Pac... (more)

Canadian Pacific 2816 leading the Final Spike Steam Tour across the Mississippi River at Sabula

The Iowa Northern and Canadian National operated a joint special across the majority of the railroad over 2 days. Many high-end officials sat down and talked about the many aspects of the upcoming... (more)

Back in 1993, the Cedar River flooded out the CNW mainline around Cedar Rapids. Mainline trains ended up making the slow trek thru downtown Cedar Rapids for a few days. Later this day, the trains ... (more)

A pair of SD70's lead this Englewood, TX, to South St. Paul, MN, freight that has slowed up for the curves and diamond at Iowa Falls. The train passes over the branch the UP that runs over to Alde... (more)

A local fisherman enjoys the fishing on this warm evening as this South St. Paul to Des Moines freight train slowly rolls over the Iowa River in Iowa Falls. The train is working south on the Spine... (more)

A local fisherman enjoys the fishing on this warm evening as this South St. Paul to Des Moines freight train slowly rolls over the Iowa River in Iowa Falls. The train is working south on the Spine... (more)